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Installation

 

 

Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep

the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture

during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material

suitable for transport or storage, respectively.

WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by falling objects
Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply

in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment,

such as a safety cable or a safety chain.

You can install the device on the wall, the ceiling or on the floor. The device must not be posi‐

tioned with more than 15° inclination during operation. The unit requires 20 cm clearance on

the sides and above.

Installation

 

 

AF-40 DMX

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Summary of Contents for Starville AF-40 DMX

Page 1: ...AF 40 DMX Fog machine user manual...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann e K Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 01 10 2013...

Page 3: ...tarting up 16 6 Connections and operating elements 18 7 Operating 23 7 1 Remote control functions 25 7 2 Function in DMX mode 26 8 Technical specifications 28 9 Plug and connection assignments 29 10 T...

Page 4: ...ctions Save this manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device If you sell the device to other users be sure that they also receive this manual Our produc...

Page 5: ...of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided CAUTION This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possi...

Page 6: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage Warning flammable substances Warning hot surface Warning suspended load Warning harmful or irritating substances General notes Fog machine 6...

Page 7: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning danger zone General notes AF 40 DMX 7...

Page 8: ...ent physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is respo...

Page 9: ...er serviceable parts inside DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Always use proper ready made insulated mains cabling power cord with a pro tective contact plug Do not modify the mains cable...

Page 10: ...RNING Risk of burns The generated fog at the fog nozzle is hot and can cause burns Occasionally hot fluid drops may escape from the nozzle The distance of persons and objects to the fog nozzle must be...

Page 11: ...he floors without a slipping hazard and if necessary remove the condensation WARNING Health hazard caused by fog fluid handling Fog fluid does contain glycols complying with the regulations for foodst...

Page 12: ...n approved fluids shall be excluded Do not create fog in closed or poorly ventilated areas Do not expose persons with health problems such as allergic respiratory condi tions asthma to artificial fog...

Page 13: ...necting the device ensure that the input voltage AC outlet matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker Failure to do so could res...

Page 14: ...chine is suitable for use in clubs bars discotheques and on stages Special features of the device n Control via DMX or via the supplied remote control n Suitable for mobile use due to compact design F...

Page 15: ...ort or storage respectively WARNING Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country Always secure the device w...

Page 16: ...ble high quality cables for all connections NOTICE Possible data transmission errors For error free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi nary microphone cables Never connect...

Page 17: ...other DMX device Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on to form a daisy chain Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is te...

Page 18: ...6 Connections and operating elements Front panel Connections and operating elements Fog machine 18...

Page 19: ...1 Fog nozzle 2 Fog fluid container with screw cap 3 Bracket for hanging 4 Carrying handle 5 Locking screws for the mounting bracket Connections and operating elements AF 40 DMX 19...

Page 20: ...Rear panel Connections and operating elements Fog machine 20...

Page 21: ...the bracket 6 POWER FUSE IEC chassis plug with fuse holder for the power supply 7 Main switch turns the device on and off 8 DMX IN DMX input 9 DMX OUT DMX output 10 DIP switch for setting the DMX addr...

Page 22: ...indicators These two LEDs indicate that the unit has reached the operating temperature nec essary to produce fog 22 Press this button to emit fog Remote control Connections and operating elements Fog...

Page 23: ...www thomann de and follow their instructions for use First make sure the unit is disconnected from the mains Open the screw cap of the liquid container and fill in the fog fluid Make sure that no flu...

Page 24: ...remote light up The device is now operational When operating always ensure that there is sufficient fog fluid in the liquid container to avoid no load running Disconnect the device from the mains Tran...

Page 25: ...7 1 Remote control functions Press the red button on the remote control to trigger fog burst Fog is produced as long as you keep this button pressed Operating AF 40 DMX 25...

Page 26: ...f the resulting numbers yields the desired DMX address Please orient yourself by the following table SW9 SW8 SW7 SW6 SW5 SW4 SW3 SW2 SW1 DMX address 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0...

Page 27: ...ch is in ON position Example To set the DMX address 10 set DIP switches 2 and 4 to ON all others to OFF The highest possible DMX address is 511 all DIP switches to ON DIP switch 10 has no function Cha...

Page 28: ...5 m3 min Fog fluid container capacity 1 25 l Warm up time approx 5 min Operating supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz Fuse 3 15 A 250 V slow blow 5 mm 20 mm Power consumption 400 W Dimensions W D H 280 mm 15...

Page 29: ...nto a socket the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR...

Page 30: ...haze output 1 Check the fluid level in the fog container 2 Switch the device off and check the hose that leads into the fluid container for flow No response to the DMX controller 1 Check the address...

Page 31: ...If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de Troubleshooting AF 40 DMX 31...

Page 32: ...r every 30 operating hours or if it was not in use for a longer period of time 1 Make sure that the device is turned off disconnected from the mains and completely cooled down 2 Place the unit in a we...

Page 33: ...ton pressed and release fog for about 20 seconds 7 Put the suction hose back into the fluid container of the fog machine and release fog for another 20 seconds This rinses the pipes The cleaning is co...

Page 34: ...or recycling Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging This device is subject to the European directive 2012 19 EU Do not dispose of the device with your normal household waste Dispose of...

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